Manager for Unemployment Insurance — JAMAICA: SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY (SPIRO)

Government of Jamaica Ministry of Labour & Social Security SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY PROJECT (SPIRO) Loan No.: 9652-JM REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION) Name of Activity: Unemployment Insurance Benefit Manager. Reference No.: JM-MLSS-564492-CS-INDV The Government of Jamaica/Ministry of Labour & Social Security has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefit Manager Objective of the Consultancy: The primary objective of this consultancy is to manage the transitional phase and UI business operations upon implementation, in accordance with the legislation, project objectives, and stakeholder agreements. Duration of the Consultancy: The consultancy will be full-time for two (2) years in the first instance to commence by November 2026. Selection Method: Individual Consultant Selection Method as set out in the Procurement Regulations. The evaluation will be based on academic, technical expertise and experience as detailed in the Terms of Reference. Availability of the Documents: The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the consultancy is available for download on the following Government website: www.gojep.gov.jm Submission Date & Time: CVs must be submitted online via www.gojep.gov.jm on or before September 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. To participate in the opportunity, the service provider must first be registered on the Government’s Electronic Procurement System at www.gojep.gov.jm. For assistance with registration on the GOJEP portal, please contact the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Help Desk at (876) 932-5220 or via email at opppcustomercare@mof.gov.jm. For additional information about GOJEP, please send email to: mofprocure@mof.gov.jm. Contact Information: Calesha Stewart Walker Procurement Specialist SPIRO Project 14 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4, Jamaica Tel: (876) 676-5819 or 876-474-3350 E-mail: calesha-stewart.walker@mlss.gov.jm The Ministry of Labour & Social Security now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in managing the Unemployment Insurance Benefit. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.